Olympic Chaplain John Ashley Null: Whole-Hearted Competition [Episode 25]

Key Links: 

• Book: Real Joy
• Caritas Foundation

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John Ashley Null is a renowned theologian and scholar, teaching around the world, researching in Europe, and simultaneously serving as the five time Olympic Chaplain. His work has brought him in contact with thousands of athletes - from those who have won big, to those who have failed epically. And his advice remains the save: Winning a medal will never change your life. 

Ashley talks with Laura about how the human need for affirmation is magnified in athletics when an individual’s giftedness gets confused with their worth. In an effort to self preserve from the potential pain of loss or failure, many athletes dampen their emotional centers. With emotions at bay, the ability to relate, emote, empathize, and celebrate all become diminished as well. Rather than experiencing victory as fulfillment, it is only remembered as relief. 

His work is to help reconnect athletes to their purpose, potential, and worthiness through helping them develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. His book “Real Joy” walks athletes through the formation of a mindset that will ensure their hearts don’t burn out before their talents do. 

Learn more here: http://www.hopesports.org/olympic-chaplain-ashley-null

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For more about our host, visit www.laurawilkinson.com and follow her on Facebook and Instagram. 

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